Presumption of ownership of movable.
La. Civ. Code art. 530
in effect530. Presumption of ownership of movable.
The possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to be its owner. The previous possessor of a corporeal movable is presumed to have been its owner during the period of his possession.
These presumptions do not avail against a previous possessor who was dispossessed as a result of loss or theft.
Acts 1979, No. 180, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110716Fetched: 10/20/2026
